Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
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Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
209
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Michaywe Pines Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Michaywe Pines Golf Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Michaywe Pines Golf Course
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Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
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Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
1535 Opal Lake Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735, USA
Course Description
Michaywe Pines Golf Course is a premier 18‑hole golf course located in Gaylord, in the heart of Northern Michigan. As a founding partner in the Gaylord Golf Mecca, it offers a classic, playable layout with well‑maintained greens and full practice facilities, along with attentive on‑site dining options. The course is complemented by nearby stay-and-play partners, including Inn the Woods and Jack Pine Grill, creating a full golf and dining experience for regional visitors. Visitors can book tee times, explore season passes, and enjoy golf and dining packages in northern Michigan.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Don Childs
Opened
1972
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Michaywe Pines Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
GREEN Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.3 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 11 | — | 4 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 385 | 97 | 342 | 315 | 254 | 130 | 304 | 403 | 2557 | 329 | 106 | 305 | 292 | 460 | 325 | 121 | 437 | 262 | 2637 | 5194 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.8 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.6 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 1 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 471 | 117 | 398 | 373 | 292 | 165 | 363 | 476 | 3025 | 368 | 168 | 358 | 352 | 502 | 377 | 152 | 476 | 300 | 3053 | 6078 |
WHITE/GREEN HYBRID Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.4 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 11 | — | 4 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 471 | 117 | 342 | 315 | 292 | 165 | 304 | 476 | 2809 | 368 | 168 | 305 | 352 | 460 | 325 | 152 | 437 | 300 | 2867 | 5676 |
YELLOW DISC Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 45.9 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 46.3 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 11 | — | 4 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 262 | 317 | 93 | 264 | 251 | 201 | 127 | 241 | 328 | 2084 | 264 | 102 | 243 | 246 | 382 | 248 | 118 | 362 | 197 | 2162 | 4246 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Michaywe Pines Golf Course
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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% match to course practice profileKeep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Michaywe Pines Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Michaywe Pines Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Avoid Three-Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from tight lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedShape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Prepare for Tournaments at Michaywe Pines Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Michaywe Pines Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Michaywe Pines Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Michaywe Pines Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Michaywe Pines Golf Course challenges consistency. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Michaywe Pines Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5162 yards. The back tees extend to 6078.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Michaywe Pines Golf Course?
With a course rating of 75.6 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Michaywe Pines Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6078.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Michaywe Pines Golf Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Michaywe Pines Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6078.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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